Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time today, marking a major political milestone. The NDA returns with a stronger mandate, and top national leaders including PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are set to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan.
TheInterviewTimes.com | November 20, 2025: In a landmark political moment for Bihar, Nitish Kumar is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister for the 10th time today, reaffirming his position as one of India’s longest-serving and most resilient regional leaders. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Gandhi Maidan, a historic venue where Nitish Kumar had previously taken oath in 2005, 2010, and 2015.
This comes after the Janata Dal (United) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered their second-best electoral performance in Bihar, with Nitish Kumar successfully countering perceptions of political vulnerability despite a competitive poll environment.
Top National Leaders to Attend the Grand Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, along with several Chief Ministers including N. Chandrababu Naidu and Eknath Shinde, are expected to attend the ceremony—signaling the NDA’s renewed confidence in Nitish Kumar’s leadership and its strengthened social coalition in the state
The ceremony will also witness nearly 20 legislators being inducted as ministers in the new cabinet, though the final tally remains open, with the maximum possible strength being 36.
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Stronger NDA Mandate Reshapes Bihar’s Power Structure
The 2025 Bihar election marked a strong comeback for the NDA.
The JDU’s tally surged from 43 seats in 2020 to 85, while the BJP emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats—a remarkable recovery compared to its earlier performance
Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected as the NDA Legislature Party leader in a joint meeting of lawmakers from JDU, BJP, LJP(RV), HAM(S), and RLM, and later met Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to stake claim to form the government
The BJP will continue with its dual-deputy CM formula, with Samrat Choudhary (OBC Kushwaha leader) and Vijay Sinha (Bhumihar leader) expected to retain their posts—reflecting the party’s backward-upper caste balancing strategy that defined its electoral campaign
Portfolio Talks Indicate Status Quo with Small Adjustments
Talks between JDU and BJP on cabinet portfolios continued late into the night, especially after Amit Shah’s arrival in Patna. While JDU reportedly showed interest in reclaiming the Speaker’s post, the BJP expressed its keenness to secure control over the Home Department—currently held by Nitish Kumar himself
Sources indicate that the existing arrangement is likely to continue, signaling stability and cohesion within the coalition.
Among the outgoing ministers who may be re-inducted are:
Nitin Nabin, Mangal Pandey, Nitish Mishra, Sanjay Saraogi (from BJP), as well as JDU leaders such as Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Lacy Singh, and Shravan Kumar
Nitish Kumar’s Enduring Political Journey
At 74 years old, Nitish Kumar stands as one of the most experienced Chief Ministers in India’s political landscape. His 10th oath-taking not only marks a personal milestone but also reflects his remarkable ability to navigate Bihar’s complex socio-political dynamics through shifting alliances and evolving governance challenges.
BJP’s Samrat Choudhary reaffirmed that the new NDA government will work in “overdrive” to fulfill the combined development vision of Modi and Nitish Kumar for Bihar’s growth
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar will take oath today as Bihar CM for the 10th time, a historic milestone.
- The event at Gandhi Maidan will be attended by PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and key CMs.
- NDA has returned to power with a stronger mandate, with BJP becoming the largest party.
- Cabinet formation is underway; around 20 ministers are expected to be sworn in today.
- The JDU–BJP alliance maintains continuity in leadership, aiming for a stable and development-focused government.